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Calls for rise in alcohol tax to reduce number of A&E visits

13-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

Increasing the price of alcohol in restaurants and bars could dramatically reduce the number of patients admitted to hospital with violence-related injuries, according to a new study.

How the Galvin brothers are taking their restaurant empire international

13-Jul-2016 By Joe Lutrario

Big fat splodges of summer rain bounce off the tarpaulin that protects Galvin HOP’s outdoor area as its owners outline their plans to open in sunnier climes.

BHA calls for 'Seaside Tsar' to save 'forgotten' coastal towns

11-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) is calling on the Government to appoint a ‘Seaside Tsar’ to help ‘forgotten’ coastal communities fight back from decades of decay.

Brexit sees hospitality spending slump to three-year low

11-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

Consumer spending on hospitality grew at its lowest level for over three years in the run-up to the Brexit vote, according to Visa UK’s latest Consumer Spending Index.

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How to make your hospitality business pet-friendly

11-Jul-2016 By Jennifer Stevens

Jennifer Stevens, co-founder of Pet-Fi, a website designed to connect dog-owners with pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, shares her top tips to making your business more appealing to this market.

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 04/07 - 08/07

08-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

Rum Kitchen to open third site, in London’s Brixton

08-Jul-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Rum Kitchen, the Caribbean-style restaurant and bar, is to open its third site, in London’s Brixton, on 1 August.

Why virtual reality could be the next big bar trend

07-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

Virtual reality (VR) is already shaking up the world of gaming and hotel booking, but now cocktails could be set to take on a whole new dimension.

Drake & Morgan acquires Corney & Barrow Bars in expansion push

07-Jul-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Backer of the nine-strong restaurant and bar group Drake & Morgan, Bowmark Capital, has acquired Corney & Barrow Bars Limited for an undisclosed sum.

EU Allergen laws: Foodservice operators told it's 'business as usual'

06-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

The owners of foodservice businesses are being urged to continue to abide by the EU's allergen labelling laws despite the UK's intention to leave the EU.

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Your soft drinks sales sorted by Britvic Business Builders

06-Jul-2016 By Britvic

Over the course of the year BigHospitality has partnered with Britvic to bring you the very best in soft drinks sales advice from their Britvic Business Builders and help you make the most of this important category in your outlet.

Brexit: Hospitality employers could face 'staggering' costs to recruit non-UK staff

05-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality employers could be faced with 'staggering' costs to recruit and retain staff from outside the UK once it leaves the EU, an immigration lawyer has warned.

Eating out at risk from Brexit, despite being consumers’ favourite leisure activity

05-Jul-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Eating out is the most popular leisure activity among British consumers, but one of the sectors most at risk from economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit, according to new research.

House of Lords launches inquiry in to 2003 Licensing Act

04-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

A House of Lords Committee is to launch an investigation in to the success of the 2003 Licensing Act this week.

Caribbean group Sugar Dumplin set for £1.5m expansion across UK

04-Jul-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The two-site Caribbean restaurant and bar group Sugar Dumplin BBQ & Bar is to more than double its estate, with three new sites expected between now and early autumn this year.

Henry Harris cuts ties with The Dog & Badger before launch

04-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

Former Racine chef Henry Harris has left his job as chef-patron at The Dog & Badger, the Buckinghamshire bar and restaurant he was planning to re-launch this month due to 'artistic differences' with the owner.

How front of house staff can do more to maximise wine sales

01-Jul-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Front of house staff don’t know enough about wine, despite over two in five diners being more inclined to buy a bottle of wine based on a staff recommendation, according to new research.

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 27/06 – 01/07

01-Jul-2016 By Hannah Thompson

It’s been an eventful week for hospitality – with Brexit and industry awards dominating the main headlines. Here’s our pick of the top news.

Businesses should remove tips from bills to restore customer trust, says poll

01-Jul-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Consumers and business executives would overwhelmingly like to see discretionary charges – or tips – removed from restaurant, hotel, café and bar bills and lack of clarity is eroding trust.

East Coast Concepts receives investment to expand Neighbourhood and Victor's

29-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

Restaurant and bar group East Coast Concepts has received a multi million pound investment from private equity firm NorthEdge Capital to enable it to expand its casual dining brands Neighbourhood and Victor's.

Hospitality leaders: Living Wage shows Government's 'contempt' for businesses

28-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

Hospitality leaders have criticised the Government’s ‘disgraceful’ decision to introduce the National Living Wage (NLW) without consulting businesses first.

Brexit Hospitality Summit: Hospitality's fears and how it can face up to them

28-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts and Emma Eversham

Brexit has sent shockwaves across the hospitality industry, but operators attending the British Hospitality Association’s (BHA) Hospitality and Tourism Summit have been urged to embrace change and see the potential positives.

Brexit opens up opportunities for hospitality says BHA

28-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

Britain leaving the EU could have a positive impact on the UK's hospitality and tourism sectors, according to the chairman of the British Hospitality Association (BHA).

Sacked Meliá Hotels staff member re-instated and charges dropped

27-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

A waiter that was sacked from London restaurant STK at the 157-bedroom Aldwych ME by Meliá Hotels International has been re-instated and all allegations of unfair dismissal dropped.

National Restaurant Awards 2016: The Sportsman claims number one spot

27-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Sportsman in Kent has been named the UK’s best restaurant in the 2016 National Restaurant Awards.

How to create a tea menu

27-Jun-2016 By Tom Price

To help restaurants, hotels and pubs capitalise on growing interest in specialist teas, JING's senior tea buyer Tom Price shares his top tips to creating the perfect tea menu.

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 20/06 - 24/06

24-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

BHA: Hospitality must have 'seat at the table' for post-Brexit negotiations

24-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has said it will use its Summit on Monday (27 June) to create a plan to secure the industry’s future following the Brexit vote.

Brexit confirmed: Hospitality reacts with uncertainty and mixed views

24-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Reduced sales, rising costs, and uncertainty across hospitality and tourism: that’s the general view from hospitality commentators this morning, as the UK has voted for Brexit.

Springboard Awards of Excellence 2016 open for hospitality entries

23-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Industry charity Springboard is calling for entries to its 2016 Awards for Excellence, which celebrate the achievements of organisations and individuals across the sector.

National Chef of the Year 2017: 10 finalists revealed

23-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Craft Guild of Chefs has named the 10 chefs making it through to the final of the National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) 2017 competition.

George Kataras of M named the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016

22-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 has been announced as George Kataras from M Threadneedle Street, London, who will now go on to represent the UK and Ireland in the final.

Pub Skills Summit to tackle industry's retention, recruitment and skills challenges

21-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

An event designed to help the pub sector tackle the challenges associated with recruitment, retention and skills is being held in London next month.

Hospitality industry ignored and 'undermined' by Government

20-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

The leaders of some of the UK’s largest hospitality firms have criticised the Government for continually ‘undermining’ and undervaluing the industry.

Brexit vote: Three quarters of hospitality CEO's back Remain

20-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

Nearly three quarters of the bosses of Britain’s biggest hospitality firms are backing the Remain campaign ahead of the Brexit vote on 23 June.

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10 tips for successful al fresco dining

20-Jun-2016 By Steven Pike

Steven Pike, managing director of guest experience management company HospitalityGEM, gives his top 10 tips to hospitality operators looking to make a success of their al fresco dining.

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 13/06 - 17/06

17-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

Improving chain restaurants could stop 'death' of the UK high street

17-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

Improving the quality and variety of high street restaurants could help counter the decline of Britain's town centres, a new study claims.

WATCH: Andreas Antona on building great teams

17-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Chef and restaurateur Andreas Antona is best known for his high-end restaurants Simpsons and The Cross at Kenilworth, and is now opening Purecraft, a beer-and-food-focused group. He explains the secrets to creating successful teams

Epic Pubs to open pub with rooms in Rutland

16-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

Epic Pubs, the operator of the Golden Ball Pub & Kitchen in Berkshire and 185 Watling Street Pub & Kitchen in Northamptonshire, is to open its third site - a pub with rooms in Rutland next month.

East London Liquor Company to open distillery restaurant

16-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The East London Liquor Company is to open a restaurant at its Bow Wharf distillery, which already features a bar and a bottle shop.

London restaurateur to open Little Bird bar with St John-trained chef

15-Jun-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Little Bird, a new cocktail bar from west London restaurateur Lorraine Angliss with a head chef who trained at The River Café and St John Restaurant, is to open in west London’s Chiswick on 21 June.

What's on at Imbibe Live 2016

15-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

Imbibe Live, the trade show dedicated to bartenders, sommeliers, and anyone responsible for sourcing, buying and serving drinks in hospitality is returning with a host of top names from the drinks industry ready to share their expertise.

Euro 2016: UK pub sales up 26% on opening weekend

14-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

Sales at UK pubs rose by just over a quarter during the opening weekend of Euro 2016, according to point-of-sale technology provider Epos Now.

West Berkshire Brewery extends £1.5m crowdfunding campaign

14-Jun-2016 By Sophie Witts

West Berkshire Brewery has extended its crowdfunding drive by 10 days after exceeding its £1.5m target.

Happiness Forgets founder opens first restaurant Petit Pois

13-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

Alastair Burgess, the founder of London bars Happiness Forgets and Original Sin, has teamed up with chef Chris Smith to open a restaurant - Petit Pois - in Hoxton Square.

The Three Chimneys founder and HIT Training exec chairman on Queen's 90th Birthday Honours List

13-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham and Sophie Witts

Shirley Spear, the founder of Isle of Skye restaurant The Three Chimneys and John Hyde, executive training of hospitality training provider HIT Training are among those receiving honours in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours list.

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